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Chevrons
 Post subject: Dash light
PostPosted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:56 pm 
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My dash/speedo light is so dull to the point where I can't see what speed I'm travelling at night- not good! Checked the globes and all is good. Is this normal? Any suggestions?
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 Post subject: Re: Dash light
PostPosted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:12 pm 
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What model? Could be something as simple as a loose connection.

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 Post subject: Re: Dash light
PostPosted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:15 pm 
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Chevrons wrote:
My dash/speedo light is so dull to the point where I can't see what speed I'm travelling at night- not good! Checked the globes and all is good. Is this normal? Any suggestions?


If its a Clubman / Leyland then it should have an adjustable Rheostat Dimmer Switch. Usually under the dash next to your right knee. It has a black knob with a P on it. Bypassing it will give you full 12v and bright panel lights.

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 Post subject: Re: Dash light
PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:54 am 
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Don't go putting higher wattage Bulbs in the Cluster. It has disastrous consequences. I also have new Dash Light dimmers $35.00 if any one is interested PM me.

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 Post subject: Re: Dash light
PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 5:51 am 
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Just wondering what is the correct wattage for an old smiths tachometer. I have a similar problem that it is quite dim compared to the standard dash.


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 Post subject: Re: Dash light
PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:18 am 
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Bulbs in Cluster should not exceed 3 watts.

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 Post subject: Re: Dash light
PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:41 pm 
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I am with you Phil so is the bulb for the tachometer still 3 watts ? Is there some way to improve it ?

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LED bulb perhaps?

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phillb wrote:
Just wondering what is the correct wattage for an old smiths tachometer. I have a similar problem that it is quite dim compared to the standard dash.

The standard bulb that came with the Smiths tacho and other Smiths gauges is Lucas LLB987 at 2.2 watts.

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